Nuance Dictionary / Quantity, Generosity, & Limits
넉넉하다 neong-neok-ha-da
Ample, sufficient, and generous in amount, space, or heart
What does 넉넉하다 mean?
넉넉하다 (neong-neok-ha-da) means: Ample, sufficient, and generous in amount, space, or heart.
The comfortable feeling of having more than enough money, time, or kindness.
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How it's actually used
- 이번 달은 용돈이 넉넉해서 마음이 편하다.
ibeon dareun yongdoni neokdeokhaeseo maeumi pyeonhada.
I have plenty of allowance this month, so my mind is at ease.
💡 Indicates a comfortable, stress-free amount of money or resources. - 출발 시간이 아직 넉넉하니까 서두르지 마세요.
chulbal sigani ajik neokdeokhaneikka seodureuji maseyo.
We still have plenty of departure time left, so don't rush.
💡 Used to describe having more than enough time. - 이번 달은 용돈이 넉넉해서 마음이 편해요.
ibeon dareun yongdon-i neokneokhaeseo maeum-i pyeonhaeyo.
My allowance is ample this month, so my mind is at ease.
💡 Describes having more than enough money, time, or space.
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